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June 9, 2026·Planning

How to Help Your Dancer with Anxiety or Fear: The 3-Sentence Script for Parents

A podcast for parents who are raising teenage dancers. In this episode of THE JUSTIN & INEKE PODCAST, we break down the shift from "I am scared" to "I am a scared person"—and why our "be positive" instincts might be making it worse. We share a practical, research-backed 3-sentence script you can use in the car tonight to validate your child's fear without letting it stop them.

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About This Episode

Key Topics Covered:

  • Why “You’ll be fine” is the wrong thing to say.
  • The difference between in-the-moment fear and “not-good-enough” fear.
  • The power of “Affect Labeling” (Naming the emotion).
  • A specific script for the changing room and the car park.

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